Category Archives: Tip of the Day

Moving is quite the undertaking and it involves bringing a lot of Chaos To Order in many ways. Moving is the best time to get organized, because you’re forced to go through everything, so you might as well do it right and bring only what you want and need to your destination. Here are several…

June is always filled with so many activities and events, and photos are the treasured memories. Here we are at my son Brett’s high school graduation, I’m glad I have systems in place for all the photos I take. What happens to all of your photos once the event has passed? Do you have a good system, or do…

This story recently in the news, where Movers Allegedly Rob Family of Their Belongings, is so shocking. To think that movers would just pack everything on the truck and then take off with it all–who would even think that evil? I guess it’s a good reminder that crooks are everywhere. Making sure you’ve hired a…

Today, in honor of Tax day, Staples is offering free document shredding up to 5 lbs. Its a great way to get old documents safely out of the way to make room for more current papers. Remember, when archiving, labeling and dating those boxes is very important, but it’s also important to make sure they…

What a great excuse to pay attention so the old stuff you have laying around and do something about it! In recognition of “National Old Stuff Day”, we couldn’t go without sharing our great resource to help you get rid of that old stuff you no longer want. Here is a comprehensive list of organizations…

It was an honor today to receive this badge from the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO). We have been members of NAPO since Chaos To Order began way back when in 1990. I was on the board that created the Chicago chapter of NAPO and served in many roles on that board as well as…

Is your Valentine in need of some chaos control? It can be a touchy subject to suggest that others need help getting organized. Here are some tips to help you encourage someone else’s orderliness: Create Simple Systems: Hang hooks accessibly and have bins for emptying pockets, collecting mail, etc. The easier it is for them…

Do you have a tangled mess of electronics and cords at your bedside table? Most of us don’t stray too far from our mobile devices while we sleep. They may be used as an alarm clock or a wake up call in case of emergency. So how do you store your phone and other electronic…

Storing, sorting and organizing baby/kids clothes requires a well thought out plan. Babies arrive and grow like crazy that first year. So in addition to all the chaos that ensues with the arrival of baby, keeping up with all clutter created by clothes and baby gadgets is another challenge. As time goes on and kids grow,…

Is space at a premium in your kitchen? Often the base cabinets are not thought of as the greatest storage space. Items get lost in the back and chaos ensues. This Super Cabinet from Home Depot takes base cabinet storage to a new level. Of course if you’re not remodeling, you have to work with…